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Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? Alcoholism doesn’t just affect one person. Fix your bad knees without surgery. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-a-new-weight-loss-drug-without-the-side-effects-how-paternal-drinking-affects-kids-and-how-to-fix-your-arthritic-knees-without-surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Suicide Be Prevented? Stories From Survivors And Loved Ones September is National Suicide Prevention Month. And though many organizations focus on helping people learn the warning signs, our guests argue that not every death is preventable. This week we hear stories from prevention experts, loved ones, and a suicide attempt survivor. Cheap Drugs Have A High Cost: The Safety Issues Of Generic Prescriptions The FDA uses standards called Current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and reliable pharmaceutical products. However, recent research shows that generic prescription drugs manufactured in India have almost 50% more reported serious adverse events. Our expert discusses the steps needed to keep consumers safe. Medical Notes: A New Weight Loss Drug Without The Side Effects, How Paternal Drinking Affects Kids, And How To Fix Your Arthritic Knees Without Surgery Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? Alcoholism doesn’t just affect one person. Fix your bad knees without surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. And though many organizations focus on helping people learn the warning signs, our guests argue that not every death is preventable. This week we hear stories from prevention experts, loved ones, and a suicide attempt survivor. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/can-suicide-be-prevented-stories-from-survivors-and-loved-ones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FDA uses standards called Current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and reliable pharmaceutical products. However, recent research shows that generic prescription drugs manufactured in India have almost 50% more reported serious adverse events. Our expert discusses the steps needed to keep consumers safe. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/cheap-drugs-have-a-high-cost-the-safety-issues-of-generic-prescriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some diseases are tough to self-diagnose, but AI is here to help. Does bacteria get a bad rap? Have you had enough water today? Probably not – and that’s a big problem. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-ai-can-diagnose-your-parkinsons-disease-how-bacteria-can-lower-your-medical-bills-and-the-dangers-of-dehydration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking Down The Most Effective (And Ineffective) Treatments For ADHD Synopsis: Every case of ADHD requires a unique treatment plan because no one child is the same. However, there are many options and not much research on how they all work independently and together. Our experts this week break down what research shows to be the most effective options and the surprising results for what doesn’t work. Primal Wounds: How To Break Harmful Cycles For Healthier Relationships Synopsis: Some psychotherapists theorize that our strongest emotional reactions often stem from childhood “primal wounds.” They can make us feel inadequate, powerless, or undeserving. While these triggers can create harmful cycles if ignored, our expert explains how they can act as protective mechanisms that can be our biggest strengths to improve relationships and turn vulnerabilities into personal superpowers. Medical Notes: AI Can Diagnose Your Parkinson’s Disease, How Bacteria Can Lower Your Medical Bills, And The Dangers Of Dehydration Some diseases are tough to self-diagnose, but AI is here to help. Does bacteria get a bad rap? Have you had enough water today? Probably not – and that’s a big problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some psychotherapists theorize that our strongest emotional reactions often stem from childhood “primal wounds.” They can make us feel inadequate, powerless, or undeserving. While these triggers can create harmful cycles if ignored, our expert explains how they can act as protective mechanisms that can be our biggest strengths to improve relationships and turn vulnerabilities into personal superpowers. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/primal-wounds-how-to-break-harmful-cycles-for-healthier-relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every case of ADHD requires a unique treatment plan because no one child is the same. However, there are many options and not much research on how they all work independently and together. Our experts this week break down what research shows to be the most effective options and the surprising results for what doesn’t work. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/breaking-down-the-most-effective-and-ineffective-treatments-for-adhd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toothpaste may be the cause of your child’s allergies. An antimicrobial chemical called triclosan (try-klow-san) has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. A new player in the fight against forever chemicals. An apple a day may help you sleep better. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-flush-out-forever-chemicals-eat-fruit-to-sleep-better-and-is-toothpaste-causing-your-allergies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe? Many parents begin to worry if their child is much shorter than classmates, and some go as far as to give growth hormone to their kids. However, it doesn’t make the significant difference that these families hope. Our experts explain when growth hormone is appropriate, and how the real solution to shorter kids feeling inferior is society’s mindset. Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America It’s no secret that October is the month of breast cancer awareness, but it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when speaking of cancer was taboo and women having any choice of how they were treated was even more strange. Author Judith Pearson discusses the three women who transformed the breast cancer movement into what we see today. Medical Notes: How To Flush Out ‘Forever Chemicals’, Eat Fruit To Sleep Better, And Is Toothpaste Causing Your Allergies? Toothpaste may be the cause of your child’s allergies. An antimicrobial chemical called triclosan (try-klow-san) has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. A new player in the fight against forever chemicals. An apple a day may help you sleep better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret that October is the month of breast cancer awareness, but it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when speaking of cancer was taboo and women having any choice of how they were treated was even more strange. Author Judith Pearson discusses the three women who transformed the breast cancer movement into what we see today. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/radical-women-the-history-of-breast-cancer-in-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many parents begin to worry if their child is much shorter than classmates, and some go as far as to give growth hormone to their kids. However, it doesn’t make the significant difference that these families hope. Our experts explain when growth hormone is appropriate, and how the real solution to shorter kids feeling inferior is society’s mindset. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/short-kids-are-being-given-growth-hormones-is-it-safe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not all generic drugs are created equal. How much of a benefit do you get from learning a second language? A new product to help stop the spread of malaria. Your next hospital visit may look a bit greener. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-kids-should-be-bilingual-stopping-the-spread-of-malaria-and-are-generic-drugs-dangerous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1: Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancements In Treatment Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. And though it’s an umbrella term for many conditions, identifying the specific cause is crucial for effective treatment. While most cases aren’t curable, our expert explains how advances like new blood tests, medications, and lifestyle changes can make a noticeable difference. Segment 2: The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries Many young athletes are focusing on a single sport year-round, but new research shows this can lead to longer recovery times, higher re-injury rates, and more serious injuries. Our expert explains how this impacts the athletes’ careers later in life and recommends a protocol that will reduce overuse injuries. Medical Notes: Why Kids Should Be Bilingual, Stopping The Spread Of Malaria, And Are Generic Drugs Dangerous? Not all generic drugs are created equal. How much of a benefit do you get from learning a second language? A new product to help stop the spread of malaria. Your next hospital visit may look a bit greener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many young athletes are focusing on a single sport year-round, but new research shows this can lead to longer recovery times, higher re-injury rates, and more serious injuries. Our expert explains how this impacts the athletes’ careers later in life and recommends a protocol that will reduce overuse injuries. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-best-way-to-protect-athletes-from-overuse-injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. And though it’s an umbrella term for many conditions, identifying the specific cause is crucial for effective treatment. While most cases aren’t curable, our expert explains how advances like new blood tests, medications, and lifestyle changes can make a noticeable difference. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/facing-dementia-early-detection-and-advancements-in-treatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your gut making you sick? Should you be drinking one type of water over all the others? Does vibrant food make us eat more? If you’re sick of hangovers, we may have a solution. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-best-alcohol-for-minimal-hangovers-the-impact-of-color-additives-and-is-one-brand-of-water-healthier-than-the-rest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1: Hormone Imbalances May Be Causing Your Mental And Physical Issues Hormones regulate nearly every function in the body, yet their role in women's health is often overlooked in conventional medicine. Misdiagnosis of hormone imbalances can lead to physical and emotional suffering. Dr. Julie Taylor explains the proper tests and education that can help women find the root cause of many different symptoms, empowering them to better understand and manage their health. Segment 2: Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Blame For Your Massive Health Bills? Last week we discussed how PBMs operate within healthcare, including negotiating drug prices and operating clinical programs. And though PBMs are under increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and the FTC, experts argue that reform – not removal – is key to creating a more transparent and efficient system. Medical Notes: The Best Alcohol For Minimal Hangovers, The Impact Of Color Additives, And Is One Brand Of Water Healthier Than The Rest? Is your gut making you sick? Should you be drinking one type of water over all the others? Does vibrant food make us eat more? If you’re sick of hangovers, we may have a solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week we discussed how PBMs operate within healthcare, including negotiating drug prices and operating clinical programs. And though PBMs are under increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and the FTC, experts argue that reform – not removal – is key to creating a more transparent and efficient system. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/are-pharmacy-benefit-managers-to-blame-for-your-massive-health-bills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hormones regulate nearly every function in the body, yet their role in women's health is often overlooked in conventional medicine. Misdiagnosis of hormone imbalances can lead to physical and emotional suffering. Dr. Julie Taylor explains the proper tests and education that can help women find the root cause of many different symptoms, empowering them to better understand and manage their health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/hormone-imbalances-may-be-causing-your-mental-and-physical-issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices